The research was published in the Formosa Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (FJMR) under the title Spatial Transformation of 3T Regions: A Case Study of Urban Revitalization in Jayawijaya Regency from a Perspective Regional Planning. The study was written by Hardiyanti YM, Sabriani, Yusman, Megawati Bohari, Notiben Wenda, and Neben Weya and appeared in Volume 5, Issue 5, in 2026.
The findings are significant because Jayawijaya Regency serves as one of the strategic centers of Highland Papua Province while simultaneously facing persistent infrastructure limitations, climate-related challenges, and accessibility barriers. Researchers say these conditions make urban revitalization essential not only for physical development but also for long-term regional sustainability.
Jayawijaya is categorized as a 3T region, meaning it experiences structural development gaps compared to other parts of Indonesia. Mountainous terrain, high rainfall, and limited transportation access have historically slowed economic growth and weakened infrastructure resilience. According to the researchers, many public facilities in Papua’s highland regions deteriorate quickly because urban planning often fails to account for environmental conditions.
The study emphasizes that regional transformation in Papua cannot rely solely on conventional infrastructure projects. Instead, development policies must integrate economic, social, and environmental considerations while involving local communities in the planning process.
“Spatial transformation in Jayawijaya requires synergy between resilient infrastructure and community participation,” the researchers from Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena University wrote in the study.
The research team conducted the study in March 2026 by combining spatial observation and public perception surveys. Researchers analyzed strategic allocation maps from the Highland Papua Provincial RPJMD, Indonesia’s regional medium-term development plan, focusing on two important zones: market areas as economic centers and tourism areas as environmental service hubs.
A field survey involving 100 local respondents was also carried out to measure public perception regarding revitalization priorities, environmental quality, and infrastructure needs. The research used descriptive quantitative analysis and SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to urban revitalization in Jayawijaya.
The results revealed strong public support for urban revitalization initiatives. Respondents gave an average support score of 6.5, indicating that local communities see revitalization as an urgent necessity for improving economic conditions and public welfare rather than merely beautifying urban spaces.
One of the most important findings concerns the region’s drainage system. Respondents assigned an average score of 6.75 to the need for drainage expansion and improvement. The researchers concluded that inadequate drainage infrastructure remains one of the biggest vulnerabilities in Jayawijaya, especially during periods of intense rainfall that frequently disrupt mobility and economic activity.
The study also identified major differences between the two strategic zones examined in the research.
In the market area, researchers observed high concentrations of economic activity combined with dense and overlapping spatial arrangements. Revitalization efforts in this zone are expected to focus on pedestrian access, traffic organization, and loading-zone management to reduce congestion and improve economic efficiency.
Meanwhile, the tourism zone was found to possess significant environmental and ecotourism potential. However, researchers noted that infrastructure access to tourism areas remains underdeveloped and disconnected from broader regional planning. Future transformation efforts are therefore expected to prioritize environmentally friendly facilities and ecosystem-supporting infrastructure.
Through SWOT analysis, the research identified several key strengths in Jayawijaya Regency, including strong public support, legal backing through provincial RPJMD policies, and the region’s strategic role as a logistics center in Highland Papua.
At the same time, researchers highlighted several critical weaknesses:
- Non-integrated drainage systems
- Infrastructure vulnerability to extreme weather
- Limited accessibility across 3T areas
Based on these findings, the study recommends a growth-oriented development strategy centered on physical resilience. The researchers argue that local governments in Highland Papua should prioritize weather-resistant infrastructure, integrated drainage systems, and sustainable spatial planning policies.
The study also stresses that community participation must become a central element of every stage of regional planning. According to the researchers, urban revitalization programs are more effective when local communities actively contribute to decision-making processes.
The implications of this research extend beyond Jayawijaya Regency. The revitalization model proposed in the study could serve as a reference for other 3T regions across Indonesia, particularly areas facing similar geographical and environmental challenges.
The researchers also recommend further studies examining the long-term economic effects of urban revitalization, including employment growth, regional competitiveness, and income distribution. Additional research involving GIS technology, smart city concepts, and comparative studies between different 3T regions could help policymakers develop more adaptive and sustainable development strategies.
The findings are considered particularly relevant for regional governments, urban planners, infrastructure developers, environmental policymakers, and academics studying sustainable development in eastern Indonesia.
Author Profile
Hardiyanti YM is a researcher and academic from Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena University, Highland Papua, specializing in spatial planning, sustainable urban revitalization, and regional development in disadvantaged and remote areas. The study was co-authored by Sabriani, Yusman, Notiben Wenda, and Neben Weya from Amal Ilmiah Yapis Wamena University, as well as Megawati Bohari from the State Agricultural Polytechnic of Payakumbuh, West Sumatra.
Source
Hardiyanti YM, Sabriani, Yusman, Megawati Bohari, Notiben Wenda, and Neben Weya. Spatial Transformation of 3T Regions: A Case Study of Urban Revitalization in Jayawijaya Regency from a Perspective Regional Planning. Formosa Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (FJMR), Vol. 5 No. 5, 2026, pp. 1423–1432.
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